PM-Global Category Manager（Magnetics, Sensors, Transformers）

esponsibilities

• Own supply panel strategy: ASL governance, dual-source

• , demand aggregation, and supplier consolidation across all assigned category spend.
• Govern long-term commercial frameworks (LTAs, MSAs, SOWs, capacity reservations, and commodity hedging) - transitioning to outcome-based contracting.
• Coordinate with Procurement Product Line Leaders to drive early NPI engagement at Gate 0–1.
• Own supplier innovation partnerships: Advanced Technology Partner (ATP) engagements, technology pipelines, and co-investment strategies with key suppliers.
• Drive cost model governance: should-cost discipline, TCO frameworks, and supplier cost challenge across all category spend.
• Oversee supply panel diversification: alternate source qualification to eliminate single-source risk and regional panel coordination for commercial alignment.
• Own Supplier Code of Conduct and Responsible Business compliance across all assigned category spend.
• Drive supplier segmentation: Strategic / Critical / Important / Transactional.
• Lead supplier negotiations and ensure competitive commercial terms across all regions.
• Implement robust supplier performance management frameworks covering cost, quality, delivery, and innovation.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain within a global, multi-national organization.
• Proven track record in category strategy development and execution across complex global supply bases.
• Experience managing global supplier relationships, including LTA negotiation, supplier development, and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cost reduction through should-cost modelling, TCO analysis, and value engineering.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills at senior supplier level.
• Experience working within matrixed organizations with both vertical and horizontal reporting structures.
• Preferred: experience in power systems, thermal systems, electronics, or industrial technology sectors.
• Preferred: experience integrating procurement into product development (NPDI or equivalent lifecycle processes).

Time Travel Required

25%